Meet the team
A research-backed clinical approach tailored to you.
At Real Therapy Australia, we believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our team of dedicated professionals provides a safe, clinical, yet deeply empathetic environment to help you navigate life's complexities.
Additionally, we partner with your business to foster sustainable growth and healthy workplace environments through research-backed organizational culture change and strategic support. Our psychological expertise ensures your team thrives by aligning professional values with compassionate, actionable outcomes.
Kerry Charlesworth
Kerry is the owner and director of Real Therapy NZ and Real Therapy Australia. She holds dual registration as a psychologist and is dedicated to providing compassionate, warm and evidence-based psychological support, tailored to the unique and holistic needs of each person.
Kerry uses a collaborative, client-centred approach to help individuals, couples and families navigate life’s challenges, emotional and behavioural concerns, and to develop practical coping strategies along the way. She focuses on creating a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard as they work towards improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Kerry has extensive experience supporting people in the following areas:
- Depression and anxiety disorders
- Stress and burnout
- Chronic pain and illness
- Grief and loss
- Maternal mental health
- Cancer-related distress
- Trauma
- Couples
- Sex and intimacy
Real Therapy Australia is an appointment-based outpatient psychology practice and does not provide immediate crisis intervention or emergency mental health services. If you, a client or someone you know is in immediate physical danger, experiencing severe acute distress or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline immediately:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Emergency Services: 000
John Charlesworth
John Charlesworth – Organisational Development & Culture Consultant
John possesses a wealth of global expertise across leadership training, corporate shift, and cultural transformation. Drawing from a diverse career in human resources and journalism, he collaborates with Hummingbird Limited to assist various enterprises in refining their management strategies and team dynamics.
During an eleven-year tenure as a senior executive at Air New Zealand, John was instrumental in fostering a high-performance, engaging work environment. His international portfolio includes consultancy with Quest Worldwide through the United Kingdom, Europe, and America, managing significant change initiatives for major firms including Goodrich Aeronautical, TRW Automotive, and Iceland Foods.
John provides a deep global perspective to the field of organisational psychology at Real Therapy Australia. By uniting his strategic business insights with Kerry’s clinical proficiency, they deliver a multidimensional approach that drives impactful, long-term growth and enhances professional wellbeing for your entire workforce.